JOE Listings (Job Openings for Economists)
August 1, 2023 - January 31, 2024
HHH School of Public Affairs, U of MN
Position Title/Short Description
Section: US: Full-Time Academic (Permanent, Tenure Track or Tenured)
Location: Minneapolis, Minnesota, UNITED STATES
JEL Classification: F0 -- General
Keywords:
Global Economics
Sustainable Development
Human Development
Poverty
Gender
Labor
Migration
Social Justice
Interactions between social and environmental systems
Full Text of JOE Listing:
The Humphrey School of Public Affairs at the University of Minnesota invites applications for a scholar in the area of global economics, broadly defined. Successful candidates will have at least three years of experience post-PhD. For appointment at the associate professor level, candidates must be eligible for tenure at the University of Minnesota.
The successful candidate must have strong, demonstrated, applied research and teaching interests in global economics, broadly defined. Particular areas of expertise might include sustainable development, human development, poverty, gender, labor, and/or migration. We are especially interested in candidates whose scholarship features a social justice lens, considers interactions between social and environmental systems, and demonstrates aptitude or interest in public engagement. Candidates with specific country expertise or strong regional interests are encouraged to apply.
Requirements:
A Ph.D., relevant terminal degree, or equivalent foreign degree is required in economics, applied economics, public policy, development studies or related fields that use the theory and tools of economics. Candidates’ scholarship and expertise must include a focus on the Global South; they must be committed to scholarly and policy-relevant research at the highest levels; willing and able to teach in the Humphrey School’s core curriculum; provide leadership to its established Master’s and Ph.D. programs; be willing to help prepare students for professional careers; and function collaboratively in a multi-and interdisciplinary environment.
Applications must be submitted online. To be considered for this position, please go to this link, click the Apply button and follow the instructions. You will have the opportunity to complete an online application for the position and attach a cover letter and resume. Additional documents may be attached after application by accessing your "My Job Applications" page and uploading documents in the "My Cover Letters and Attachments" section.
Applications should include:
● cover letter
● curriculum vitae
● research statement
● recent research writing sample, e.g., book chapter, article, manuscript in process
Address cover letter to: Search Committee for Global Economics, Humphrey School of Public Affairs
Applications will be reviewed beginning October 13, 2023. This position will remain open until filled.
To request accommodation during the application process, please e-mail employ@umn.edu or call (612) 624-UOHR (8647).
Salary will be commensurate with experience. Benefits include health, dental, faculty life/disability insurance, and retirement.
Application Requirements:
- External Application Link